How to pronounce collectible
Say it like kuh-LEK-tuh-bul. Collectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
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- kuh
- LEK
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Collectible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of collectible
American and British speakers say collectible in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɛktəbəl/ in the US and /kəˈlɛktəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LEK-tuh-bul.
What does collectible mean?
- An object which someone might want to collect.
- Worthy or suitable for collecting on historical/financial grounds, or for meeting a personal aesthetic.“collectible stamps, collectible china, collectible Beatles memorabilia”
- Rightfully subject to payment.“a collectible bill”
- That is likely to be paid.“He's owed it to us for six months, but it doesn't look very collectible to me.”
Where does collectible come from?
From collect + -ible.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- collectable
Words that rhyme with collectible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of collectible.
Questions about saying collectible
How do you pronounce collectible?
Say kuh-LEK-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɛktəbəl/. In British English it is /kəˈlɛktəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in collectible?
Collectible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: kuh · LEK · tuh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say collectible the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɛktəbəl/ and the British form is /kəˈlɛktəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.